6. What two figurative women will we now discuss?

⁶ Let us consider Proverbs chapter 9, where we read about wisdom and foolishness, personified as two women. (Compare Romans 5:14; Galatians 4:24.) As we do so, bear in mind that Satan’s world is obsessed with immoral sex and pornography. (Eph. 4:19) So it is vital that we continue to cultivate godly fear and turn away from bad. (Prov. 16:6) Consequently, all of us, whether male or female, can benefit from what this chapter presents. Each of the two women is described as extending an invitation to the inexperienced​—those “lacking good sense.” Each says, as it were, ‘Come into my house and have a meal.’ (Prov. 9:1, 5, 6, 13, 16, 17) But there is a vast difference in the results, or outcomes, presented.

14. What contrasting invitation is presented at Proverbs 9:1-6?

¹⁴ Read Proverbs 9:1-6. Here we read of an invitation that originates with the Source and Foundation of true wisdom, our all-wise Creator. (Prov. 2:6; Rom. 16:27) The imagery here used mentions a large house with seven pillars. This illustrates that Jehovah is generous and welcomes all who want to apply his wisdom in their life.

15. What does God invite us to do?

¹⁵ Jehovah is a generous, abundant Provider. These qualities are reflected in “true wisdom,” personified in Proverbs chapter 9 as a woman.